Take the opportunity to interact with an icon of Indianapolis-- the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Consider why it was built and what it stands for; make a rubbing of the names of veterans enshrined in the paved bricks; draw the Monument; and/or take a walk alongside a contemporary veteran at this special event conceived by artist Rebecca Pappas in collaboration with the Veterans for Peace (Indianapolis Chapter, Chapter 49). Before, during, and after the event, make sure you do a few…

Every Sunday at Spark, visit the Cool Bus (a mobile literary arts center) for a word challenge, a place to read, and free books!  Explore word games, rhyming challenges, poetic forms, and maybe meet a visiting author. You can also check out the book selection and take a book home for free. The Cool Bus is a program of Word On The Street, a not-for-profit focused on engaging neighbors in reading, writing, and exploring in spaces that inspire imagination and wonder. Word On The Street created…

Are you ready to explore Indianapolis? Every Sunday, use Spark Monument Circle as your launching point to experience this beautiful city by bike through a series of self-guided tours developed by ActiveIndy Tours. This 6.5 mile ride sweeps you down the Cultural Trail, through Fletcher Place and Fountain Square, before taking you to the oldest park in the city-- Garfield Park! After exploring the park, you'll be guided through the historic Bates Hendricks neighborhood on your way back to downtown. Check…

Family fun time in the Blue Foam Playscape. Learn to build, create and play with a variety of shapes including ramps, tubes and spheres.